All Articles About Mining

BSR Insight Article: 2012: Sustainability Steams Ahead in Uncertain Times

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

History moved fast in 2011, even as the economy was stuck in neutral, and 2012 promises to be a wild ride. Exactly how it will play out is hard to say. 2011 provides ample evidence of how difficult it is to foresee specific changes: Last January, few anticipated the Arab Spring, and Hosni Mubarak was ejected from office before the end of February. And early in 2011, any mention of the "Occupy Movement” was more likely to be considered a good name for a new indie rock band than one of the most potent political forces seen in years. Read more →

Posted: January 10, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Services, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Health Care, Information & Communications Technology, Media & Entertainment, Mining, Strategy & Integration, Transportation, Travel & Tourism

BSR Insight Article: New Guide to Effective Local Content Programs

Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services

IPIECA—a global oil and gas industry association focused on social and environmental issues—released a guide to help companies design and execute local content strategies in the countries where they operate. Local content is defined by the value that companies bring to host countries by employing and training the local workforce and developing and procuring supplies and services locally. Read more →

Posted: December 6, 2011 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Energy, Mining, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration

BSR Insight Article: Managing Biodiversity in the Extractives Sector

A new report by the Natural Value Initiative details the potential risks facing the extractives industry as a result of its reliance on natural resources. Read more →

Posted: November 18, 2011 | Topics: Ecosystem Services, Energy, Land Use & Biodiversity, Mining

BSR Insight Article: Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resiliency

Tiffany Finley, Manager, Advisory Services

Today, BSR is releasing the final four industry briefs in its “Climate Change Adaptation” series, which provides insight on climate-related risks and opportunities, actions companies are taking, and recommendations for how companies can lead their industries’ adaptation measures. Read more →

Posted: September 13, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Services, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Information & Communications Technology, Mining, Transportation

Report: Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for the Mining Industry

This primer on climate change adaptation in the mining industry summarizes how mining companies are reporting on climate change risks and opportunities. Key risks and opportunities include disturbance to mine infrastructure and operations, changing access to supply chains and distribution routes, challenges to worker health and safety conditions, challenges to environmental management and mitigation, more pressure points with community relations, exploration, and future growth. The brief outlines current and emerging best practices and guidance for mining companies on how to develop a proactive approach to climate change adaptation, and makes recommendations. Read more →

Posted: September 12, 2011 | Topics: Climate Change, Mining, Strategy & Integration | Download (PDF)